13 lecturers have been kicked out by the management of the Federal Polytechnic Auchi in Edo State.
The
13 accused lecturers were found guilty of sexual harrassment and
extortion of students. Another 16 were demoted instead for what appears
to be 'lesser' forms of these offences.
The
school's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Mustapha Oshiobugie, said
on Wednesday the 12th that the affected lecturers have been officially
notified.
He said:
“A total of 41 persons were involved in sexual harassment and extortion of money.
Five lecturers were dismissed, eight got their appointments terminated and 16 were demoted.
Four
others were warned, two advised, two cautioned, one recommended for
mentoring while two students were denied further admission in the
institution."
On the validity of these accusations, he said:
“Painstaking
investigations have been done by internal and independent panels
constituted by the National Board for Technical Education and Ministry
of Education."
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, gave a thumbs up to the actions of the panel, according to the PRO.
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